13. ward--that is, the "guard," or "watch."
Hananiah--whose death Jeremiah predicted
(Jer 28:16).
The grandson in revenge takes Jeremiah into custody on the charge of
deserting ("thou fallest away,"
Jer 38:19; 52:15;
1Sa 29:3)
to the enemy. His prophecies gave color to the charge
(Jer 21:9; 38:4).
JFB.
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